Meaning of the word abettor in English

What does abettor mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

abettor

US /əˈbet̬.ɚ/
UK /əˈbet.ər/

Noun

a person who helps another to commit a crime or do something wrong

Example:
The police arrested the thief and his abettor.
He was charged as an abettor in the fraud case.